As you close the books, your auditors are not only checking balances. They are confirming that your organization protected confidential information all year long. Paper files, old billing records, patient charts, payroll reports, HR folders, and retired hard drives all sit inside that scope. The good news: a clean, on‑site shredding program gives you chain‑of‑custody,…
Table of Contents Understanding HIPAA Compliant Shredding for Medical Records In the healthcare industry, protecting patient privacy is paramount, yet improper disposal of medical records can lead to devastating data breaches. According to industry reports, over 40 million health records were compromised in 2023 due to insecure disposal methods like dumping sensitive documents. This underscores…
Every business faces the same dilemma: filing cabinets overflowing with paperwork, storage rooms packed with banker’s boxes, and the nagging question “What can we safely get rid of”? If you’re drowning in documents, you’re not alone. But here’s the reality: Keeping everything is just as risky as destroying too much. Without proper document retention policies…
The holidays arrive fast in Texas. Before the rush, it pays to clear out the closets, file rooms, and IT shelves that hold old paperwork and retired devices. A focused, on-site purge helps you protect privacy, reclaim space, and sail into the end of the year with clean books and clean desks. If you have…
Maria’s stared at the credit card statement in disbelief: $47,000 in fraudulent charges, a mortgage application she never submitted, and three new credit cards opened in her name. The detective sitting across from her asked a question that would haunt her for months: “Do you remember throwing away any documents with your personal information recently?”…
When you decide it’s time to get rid of old records, you don’t just toss them in the trash. You shred them. But, secure shredding alone isn’t enough to fully protect you or your business. You need the single most important document in the data destruction process: the Certificate of Destruction (COD). At Marshall Shredding,…
If you have ever wondered what actually happens to your paper files and old hard drives after a shredding truck pulls away, you are not alone. You trust a provider with your most sensitive information, you deserve to know exactly how it is protected, destroyed, and verified. This guide walks you through the certified destruction…
Burning documents isn’t secure and is not a good alternative to shredding.When businesses need to dispose of sensitive documents, the method they choose can have far-reaching consequences for compliance, security, and reputation. While burning documents might seem like a straightforward solution (after all, fire destroys everything, right?), this approach falls short of professional standards and…
Shredding events are a simple and practical way to keep your private information safe while clearing clutter from your home or office. If you’ve never attended one before, the idea might feel a little intimidating; maybe you’re not sure what to pack, what to leave behind, or what happens when you Prepare for shredding events…
Businesses invest heavily in cybersecurity software, firewalls, and encryption. Yet one of the most significant security vulnerabilities sits right on desks, Office document security risks can put your business at risk.tucked in filing cabinets, or worse—thrown carelessly into waste bins. These seemingly innocent oversights in document handling can lead to catastrophic breaches. Physical documents remain…
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